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Samsung has been offering sleep apnea detection since the feature was approved in Korea back in 2023. After it was approved by the US FDA in 2024, it was made available in several countries including India. The Korean electronics giant has now come up with an upgraded version of the same feature, which is powered by AI. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qQLO4vW

The iQOO 16 was launched in China last month and is expected to make its India debut soon. It features Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, and a large battery. While the company has yet to announce a launch date, it did showcase the iQOO 16 at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. A tipster has now shed light on the launch timeline of the iQOO flagship. It is tipped to be introduced in mid-December. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XIUKCaA

Amazon launched a new range of Alexa-powered devices on Wednesday. The company has introduced upgrades across its Echo speakers, smart displays, and home accessories. Its latest lineup includes a new Echo Dot with a built-in smart home hub, an Echo Studio variant with a camera, a bedside smart clock with sleep sensing, and an Alexa-powered digital photo frame. Amazon has also introduced a redesigned Echo Show 16 with a larger display, improved camera capabilities, and built-in Fire TV. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/udpsPxL

Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, to the Galaxy M56, Galaxy M17, Galaxy F17, and Galaxy A35 in India. The update includes the October 2026 security patch and software improvements. The software brings interface updates, system improvements, and updated security protections to the mid-range phones. Users can check for the update through the Software update section in Settings. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8McLWi3

Apple announced a major update to the Apple Creator Studio on Tuesday. The Cupertino-based tech giant has introduced new AI-powered tools and creative features across its video editing, music production, image editing, and productivity apps. The Final Cut Pro app now includes MotionVFX effects and improved editing workflows, while Logic Pro introduces an intelligent assistant and an upgraded Stem Splitter. Apple is also adding new AI assistants and workflow automation support to Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RteYACZ

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Apple finally launched its first foldable iPhone this year. The iPhone Duo is also the most expensive iPhone to date, but it appears to be facing some early teething problems. In recent days, the handset has had to contend with the challenges of adapting iOS to a book-style display, with some early adopters raising concerns about app optimisation. However, a more serious hardware issue appears to be emerging. Users have allegedly reported cracks on the inner display near the hinge, and Apple has now acknowledged the issue. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JTn7IhH

iPhone Duo owners are complaining that the foldable display of their handsets has started developing cracks. Reddit user u/leftyhyzer16 on the subreddit r/iPhoneDuo posted a picture of his new iPhone Duo, which had developed a crack on its foldable screen right in the middle of the display, where the crease is. Along with the crack, the display of his unit has seemingly also developed a green line of pixels running vertically and another band running horizontally. iFixit, in his iPhone Duo teardown video and blog post, called Apple’s foldable the most repairable foldable, while highlighting that it has a “huge screen problem”. iFixit writes that the issue could possibly be because the support bar in the middle failed to retract properly in specific cases, which put pressure on the flexible screen of the iPhone Duo, causing the cracks. The second theory says that the curved rails of the hinge could be causing the screen to break. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/f8KQJ7U

Following the ‘Welcome Home’ event that took place earlier this month, Apple is now gearing up to host its ‘Pro and Tell’ showcase. While details officially remain under wraps, a seasoned journalist claims that the Cupertino-based tech giant could introduce new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED displays and touchscreen support this week. Apple is also expected to make touch interaction an additional way to navigate macOS, though these upgrades could push the prices of the purported devices higher. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LMXnRFN

Prominent Android brands have introduced several premium handsets in India with advanced chipsets, high-refresh-rate displays, versatile camera systems, and fast-charging support. Some models come with inbuilt gaming features. Buyers spending under Rs. 80,000 can choose from models like Realme GT 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, Vivo V80, Motorola Signature, and Oppo Reno 16. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZxEPkwb

Wireless earbuds under Rs. 20,000 now offer features such as active noise cancellation, spatial audio, high-resolution audio support and multipoint connectivity. This roundup covers five options from JBL, Samsung, Sennheiser, Apple and Sony, with different approaches to sound and everyday use. The JBL Tour Pro 3 features a touchscreen charging case, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro support head gestures. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 focus on high-resolution playback, and the Apple and Sony models offer their own noise control and audio features. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Z8YeXkx

There are multiple flagship and foldable smartphones that are offered with 1TB of storage in India in 2026. For reference, the iPhone 18 Pro was launched in India and other global markets on September 9 as the flagship handset from Apple, positioned below the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which features a larger battery and a bigger display. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the most premium Galaxy S series phone from the South Korean tech giant. The smartphone gets a redesigned rear camera unit, with a 200-megapixel primary shooter. Like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Duo is offered with up to 2TB of internal storage. It gets a dual 48-megapixel rear camera system. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/84nQIrV

Running out of storage on your Android smartphone will limit many capabilities of your handset. It will stop you from downloading new apps, capturing new photos and videos and downloading movies. Here are some ways to free up storage space on your Android smartphone. Here are some ways to free up storage space on your Android smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/C3xvDOi

There are multiple flagship smartphones in India that are equipped with an LTPO AMOLED display. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The screen offers variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz. Similarly, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra sports a 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB AMOLED display, which offers a 1Hz - 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the Motorola Signature is equipped with a 6.8-inch Super HD LTPO Extreme AMOLED display that offers a 1Hz - 165Hz refresh rate. The Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra also feature 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED displays. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Gdk7HPz

WhatsApp Chat Lock lets users protect selected individual and group conversations without restricting access to the entire app. Locked chats move to a separate folder that requires device authentication to open. Users can also hide this folder from the main chat list by setting up a secret code. The feature conceals message details and sender information in notifications, although WhatsApp calls from locked contacts can still come through. This guide explains how to lock, hide, find and access private conversations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zE5gsDH

Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are three of the biggest telecom service providers (TSPs) in India. Each of them offers a variety of recharge packs at different price points for prepaid subscribers. While lower-tier plans offer basic features like internet, unlimited voice calls, and SMS, higher-priced packs bundle heavy data quotas, up to 3GB per day, alongside several value-added services and OTT subscriptions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TerFbBo

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming mainstream, and a big chunk of the credit goes to AI assistants. In recent months, AI-powered assistants have moved beyond simple query responses and content generation to handling tasks that would otherwise require users to switch between multiple apps. Anthropic’s new app, Claude Duet, takes this approach further by letting the AI assistant work proactively. It also brings users' existing Claude context into a separate workspace, while keeping important actions subject to approval. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UMf3JaI

Insta360 Mic has been launched globally. The new microphone is Insta360's first model to feature a customisable E-Ink display. It has a microSD card slot for expandable storage. The wireless microphone supports 32-bit float internal recording, AI noise cancellation, automatic gain control, and voice tone presets. It supports Bluetooth Direct Connect with select Insta360 cameras, including X6, X5, Luna Ultra, Luna Pro, GO Ultra, and Ace Pro 2. The microphone offers up to 13 hours of battery life per transmitter from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VNA4KIv

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed messaging and communication apps to comply with SIM-binding rules from January 1, 2027. The compliance directive mandates that such apps implement a SIM-based login verification process in an attempt to keep user accounts linked to the active SIM cards associated with their registered Indian mobile numbers. DoT says the move is aimed at curbing fraud and safeguarding the digital ecosystem. The rules could change how users access services such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal on their devices. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WdImUG2